UCSF Center to End Corporate Harm
@c2ech.bsky.social
We have a vision of a just, healthy, and democratic society where public health policies are built on unbiased science, free of industry influence. Find us at: https://prhe.ucsf.edu/center-end-corporate-harm
When polluting industries capture regulatory agencies, people pay with their health. We must remove financial conflicts of interest from policy actions.
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How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health
The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants ...
www.americanprogress.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
When polluting industries capture regulatory agencies, people pay with their health. We must remove financial conflicts of interest from policy actions.
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
“They were very polite in the meeting. In terms of the tone, there was a lot of receptivity. However, in terms of what was said, it felt like we were interacting with a lot of industry talking points.” - Alexandra Muñoz
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MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules
MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported ...
abcnews.go.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
“They were very polite in the meeting. In terms of the tone, there was a lot of receptivity. However, in terms of what was said, it felt like we were interacting with a lot of industry talking points.” - Alexandra Muñoz
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abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...
Want to learn how "how industry actors manipulate science, lobby policymakers, and undermine democratic decision-making to maintain profits at the expense of human and environmental health"? Check out CIEL's new report.
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The Pollution Playbook: How Industry Blocks Regulation of Toxic Chemicals - Center for International Environmental Law
Discover how chemical, plastics, fossil fuel, and pesticide industries manipulate science, lobby regulators, and delay toxic chemical regulation.
www.ciel.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Want to learn how "how industry actors manipulate science, lobby policymakers, and undermine democratic decision-making to maintain profits at the expense of human and environmental health"? Check out CIEL's new report.
www.ciel.org/reports/scie...
www.ciel.org/reports/scie...
See this messaging about new chemical reviews being too slow? That is industry messaging. As Dr. Woodruff testified, the majority of delays are because industry hasn't provided data or signed paperwork.
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Republicans and Democrats agree EPA’s new chemical reviews are too slow
But at a hearing on potential changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act, they disagreed on how to speed the process
cen.acs.org
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
See this messaging about new chemical reviews being too slow? That is industry messaging. As Dr. Woodruff testified, the majority of delays are because industry hasn't provided data or signed paperwork.
cen.acs.org/policy/legis...
cen.acs.org/policy/legis...
From opioids and tobacco to PFAS and ultra processed foods, internal industry documents show how health-harming corporations lie about their products to increase their profits.
To improve health, we need to remove industry influence from the regulatory process.
To improve health, we need to remove industry influence from the regulatory process.
Glad to see Matt Bivens' latest in his #opioid crisis series. open.substack.com/pub/mattbive...
Welcome to the Tupperware Party
Opioid marketing teams planned to "educate women in their natural settings" — including "Tupperware parties" — that female "empowerment" meant demanding more pain pills.
open.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
From opioids and tobacco to PFAS and ultra processed foods, internal industry documents show how health-harming corporations lie about their products to increase their profits.
To improve health, we need to remove industry influence from the regulatory process.
To improve health, we need to remove industry influence from the regulatory process.
Excellent reporting from Heated and a classic example of conflict of interest.
Our scientists would be happy to sit down with these chefs and share how #PFAS contaminates water and impacts health.
Our scientists would be happy to sit down with these chefs and share how #PFAS contaminates water and impacts health.
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Excellent reporting from Heated and a classic example of conflict of interest.
Our scientists would be happy to sit down with these chefs and share how #PFAS contaminates water and impacts health.
Our scientists would be happy to sit down with these chefs and share how #PFAS contaminates water and impacts health.
San Francisco is taking on ultra-processed food companies for "using deceptive marketing techniques to target children ... to consume their products while knowing that overconsumption of the foods could lead to poor health outcomes..." #ultraprocessedfood
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San Francisco files 1st-of-its-kind lawsuit against largest ultraprocessed food manufacturers
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Kellogg, and Kraft Heinz are some of the 10 major corporations being sued by San Francisco, which is arguing they unfairly marketed ultraprocessed foods and products...
abc7news.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
San Francisco is taking on ultra-processed food companies for "using deceptive marketing techniques to target children ... to consume their products while knowing that overconsumption of the foods could lead to poor health outcomes..." #ultraprocessedfood
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"This is what corporate capture looks like." - Dimitri Abrahamsson
EPA is supposed to protect people from toxic chemicals like D4, not give them a pass.
EPA is supposed to protect people from toxic chemicals like D4, not give them a pass.
At EPA’s D4 meeting today:
- Most reviewers industry affiliated
- Most EPA scientists in sync with industry
- EU, UK, Canada: “D4 very persistent and very bioaccumulatative”
- EPA: “maybe persistent but not bioaccumulative”
This is what corporate capture looks like
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- Most reviewers industry affiliated
- Most EPA scientists in sync with industry
- EU, UK, Canada: “D4 very persistent and very bioaccumulatative”
- EPA: “maybe persistent but not bioaccumulative”
This is what corporate capture looks like
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Day 1 12/02 - Peer Review of the Draft Risk Evaluation for Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
YouTube video by uvideoonline
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December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"This is what corporate capture looks like." - Dimitri Abrahamsson
EPA is supposed to protect people from toxic chemicals like D4, not give them a pass.
EPA is supposed to protect people from toxic chemicals like D4, not give them a pass.
Have you received a letter from "Dr. B.S."?
One scientist decided to investigate and what he found may shed light on another form of corporate influence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
One scientist decided to investigate and what he found may shed light on another form of corporate influence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Have you received a letter from "Dr. B.S."?
One scientist decided to investigate and what he found may shed light on another form of corporate influence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
One scientist decided to investigate and what he found may shed light on another form of corporate influence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Did you know that the Tobacco Industry was behind much of the creation of ultra-processed food?
Researchers are now sounding the alarm that ultra-processed food needs warning labels.
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Researchers are now sounding the alarm that ultra-processed food needs warning labels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Did you know that the Tobacco Industry was behind much of the creation of ultra-processed food?
Researchers are now sounding the alarm that ultra-processed food needs warning labels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Researchers are now sounding the alarm that ultra-processed food needs warning labels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
They are removing scientists from scientific advisory panels and polluting industries are jockeying for the positions. If you want to make America healthy, remove corporate interference from the regulatory process.
www.eenews.net/articles/che...
www.eenews.net/articles/che...
Chemical giant, climate skeptics vie for seats on EPA science panel
The Science Advisory Board could influence the Trump administration's plans to revisit a host of regulations.
www.eenews.net
November 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
They are removing scientists from scientific advisory panels and polluting industries are jockeying for the positions. If you want to make America healthy, remove corporate interference from the regulatory process.
www.eenews.net/articles/che...
www.eenews.net/articles/che...
Scientists and health advocates are trying to address the children's health crisis despite an EPA and administration captured by industry and corporate interests. But transparency and public support can make powerful allies.
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undark.org/2025/11/06/t...
The Cultural and Political Moment for Toxins Research
A longstanding push for urgent action on environmental toxins is landing in an unprecedented time in American politics.
undark.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Scientists and health advocates are trying to address the children's health crisis despite an EPA and administration captured by industry and corporate interests. But transparency and public support can make powerful allies.
undark.org/2025/11/06/t...
undark.org/2025/11/06/t...
BREAKING: Senate hearing on impacts of chemical regulation Thursday. Note that two of the three witnesses are from industry. At least one witness will testify on behalf of science and health.
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Senate Subcommittee Will Hold Hearing on “Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals” | JD Supra
On October 23, 2025, the Environment and Public Works Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee...
www.jdsupra.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
BREAKING: Senate hearing on impacts of chemical regulation Thursday. Note that two of the three witnesses are from industry. At least one witness will testify on behalf of science and health.
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/se...
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If you want to keep people safe from harmful chemicals, one good step would be to stop the revolving door between the chemical industry and EPA.
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US Senate poised to approve industry lobbyist to lead chemical safety at EPA
If Douglas Troutman is confirmed, the top four toxics office at the environmental agency will be held by ex-lobbyists
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you want to keep people safe from harmful chemicals, one good step would be to stop the revolving door between the chemical industry and EPA.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Reposted by UCSF Center to End Corporate Harm
Art + Science No. 5: Big Oil, Regulations, Global Warming, a Calculated Stitch
with Ruth Tabancay
via Zoom on Sunday, September 21, 4:00 to 5:30 PM PST
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with Ruth Tabancay
via Zoom on Sunday, September 21, 4:00 to 5:30 PM PST
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August 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Art + Science No. 5: Big Oil, Regulations, Global Warming, a Calculated Stitch
with Ruth Tabancay
via Zoom on Sunday, September 21, 4:00 to 5:30 PM PST
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with Ruth Tabancay
via Zoom on Sunday, September 21, 4:00 to 5:30 PM PST
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"Just as governments once curbed tobacco industry influence, they must now ban fossil fuel lobbying and disinformation," Miller said.
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Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': Report
The extraction, transportation and burning of planet-heating fossil fuels have a huge impact on people's health that starts before they are born and lasts until they die, a report warned Tuesday.
phys.org
September 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Just as governments once curbed tobacco industry influence, they must now ban fossil fuel lobbying and disinformation," Miller said.
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"The battle over Roundup and glyphosate, the controversial chemical it contains, is a case study in how regulation, politics and big business are intertwined in the agricultural industry."
Pesticide politics: Inside the corporate push to limit liability - Investigate Midwest
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. With billions of dollars at stake, Bayer has gone on the offensive. Billboards along major highways. A soci...
investigatemidwest.org
August 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"The battle over Roundup and glyphosate, the controversial chemical it contains, is a case study in how regulation, politics and big business are intertwined in the agricultural industry."
Last week the plastics industry stopped the global plastics treaty and now it appears the pesticide industry is succeeding at keeping regulations at bay. We can make America healthy by removing polluter conflict of interest in the regulatory process.
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MAHA Commission Succumbs to Pesticide Industry Pressure
Center for Biological Diversity: Draft Report Walks Back Administration’s Promises of Bold Action on Pesticides
biologicaldiversity.org
August 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Last week the plastics industry stopped the global plastics treaty and now it appears the pesticide industry is succeeding at keeping regulations at bay. We can make America healthy by removing polluter conflict of interest in the regulatory process.
biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
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Medical advice should be free of financial conflicts of interest, especially when it comes to children. Important study from @drlauraschmidt.bsky.social
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Study of GLP-1 guidelines for teens points to potential for influence from drugmakers
More than one-third of people who helped develop the 2023 guidelines for treating children with obesity had undisclosed financial ties to obesity drugmakers, a paper finds.
www.statnews.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Medical advice should be free of financial conflicts of interest, especially when it comes to children. Important study from @drlauraschmidt.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/07/22/s...
www.statnews.com/2025/07/22/s...
There is no safe way to recycle plastics that contain thousands of toxic chemicals. Plastics treaty negotiators need to push back on industry's false narrative that we can "recycle" our way out of the plastics crisis.
prheucsf.blog/2025/07/09/s...
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Scientists urge plastics treaty negotiators to prioritize health
Plastics are made of more than 16,000 chemicals, mostly derived from oil and gas. Over 4,200 are known to be hazardous, while the toxicity of the majority of the remaining is unknown. – “Negotiating t...
prheucsf.blog
July 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
There is no safe way to recycle plastics that contain thousands of toxic chemicals. Plastics treaty negotiators need to push back on industry's false narrative that we can "recycle" our way out of the plastics crisis.
prheucsf.blog/2025/07/09/s...
@nickchartres.bsky.social @toxicsfree.bsky.social
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@nickchartres.bsky.social @toxicsfree.bsky.social
BREAKING: Trump's EPA appears to be backing down on repealing asbestos ban.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/c...
Trump Administration, Reversing Itself, Won’t Rewrite a Ban on Asbestos
www.nytimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
BREAKING: Trump's EPA appears to be backing down on repealing asbestos ban.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/c...
E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"Another problem the industry does not frequently address publicly: the pollution caused by advanced recycling. Though 'the plastics industry positions advanced recycling as an environmentally friendly solution for plastic waste', the report says, processes emit toxic and planet-warming pollutants."
Plastics industry pushed ‘advanced recycling’ despite knowing problems – report
Producers promoted chemical recycling – processes used to break plastics into constituent molecules – but knew of limitations
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"Another problem the industry does not frequently address publicly: the pollution caused by advanced recycling. Though 'the plastics industry positions advanced recycling as an environmentally friendly solution for plastic waste', the report says, processes emit toxic and planet-warming pollutants."
"But there’s no tackling climate change and plastic pollution without addressing the underlying cause — fossil fuels."
Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster
What do heatwaves, mold, and plastics have in common?
www.theverge.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"But there’s no tackling climate change and plastic pollution without addressing the underlying cause — fossil fuels."